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Elections & Electoral System
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Q5. Who among the following was the chairman of the Union Constitution Committee of the Constituent Assembly?

Who among the following was the chairman of the Union Constitution Committee of the Constituent Assembly?

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Correct Answer: Option (C) — Jawaharlal Nehru

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Jawaharlal Nehru was the chairman of the Union Constitution Committee, Union Powers Committee, and States Committee in the Constituent Assembly. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee, and J.B. Kripalani was the Chairman of the Fundamental Rights Sub-Committee.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2005 (Q5)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Elections & Electoral System
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — Jawaharlal Nehru

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2005 Q5

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2005 GS Paper I Question 5 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2005 Polity (Elections & Electoral System) question is Option (C): "Jawaharlal Nehru". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2005 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Polity" and micro-topic "Elections & Electoral System". You can explore all repeated questions from Elections & Electoral System in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Elections & Electoral System UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

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